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Durham residents help catch The Shops sex offender

A multiple times sexual offender is now behind bars thanks to the residents of Durham, according to the DRPS.

A man wanted for sexual assault and indecent acts at a Pickering business has been identified and arrested with the public’s assistance after a DRPS Help Solve a Crime post.

On Thursday, March 26, a man entered a clothing store inside of The Shops at Pickering City Centre at 1355 Kingston Road in Pickering. While using a changeroom in the store, the male exposed his genitals to customers and staff.

No employees or customers suffered any physical injuries, police said.

On Thursday, April 2, the suspect returned to the clothing store and sexually assaulted an employee. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.

The victim did not suffer any physical injuries.

The suspect was identified with the public’s assistance from a Help Solve a Crime post. On Saturday, April 25, investigators located the suspect and took him into custody without incident.

Police are concerned there may be other victims and are releasing a photo of the suspect, which is attached.

The 29-year old suspect of no fixed address was held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Dunbar of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5344.

Earlier Story

Repeat sexual offender now on police radar, help catch him

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